NCM 9018.39.22
Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 9018.39.22 is the Brazilian tariff code for medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 10 NCM codes under HS heading 9018.39.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Cateteres de poli(cloreto de vinila), para embolectomia arterial
Tax breakdown for NCM 9018.39.22
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 9018.39
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $993.3M of products under HS heading 9018.39 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9018.39 details →
Regulatory agencies
Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European medical device and scientific instrument manufacturers benefit significantly.
Other NCM codes under HS 9018.39
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.39.10 | Agulhas | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.21 | De borracha | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.23 | Cateteres de poli(cloreto de vinila), para termodiluição | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.25 | Sondas vesicais estéreis de poliuretano, com revestimento hidrofílico, de uso intermitente, apresentadas em embalagens com solução salina | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.26 | Cateteres intravenosos periféricos, de plástico | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.29 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.30 | Lancetas para vacinação e cautérios | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.91 | Artigo para fístula arteriovenosa, composto de agulha, base de fixação tipo borboleta, tubo plástico com conector e obturador | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.99 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 9018.39.22 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9018.39.22 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, ANVISA. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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Regulatory Agencies
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